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Our room was probably the best hotel room I've ever been allocated - huge, well-equipped, tastefully furnished - I could happily have lived in it permanently. The setting is stunning and even though the weather was terrible during our stay we were still able to appreciate the views from our windows and the balcony between downpours. Like other guests, we had tremendous fun riding around on the golf buggies, but the roads are steep and I can see why some guests might find this scary especially in rainy weather. For the money though, and given how the hotel pitches its offering, there were quite a few negatives. Our TV didn't work (the technician came to fix it very quickly, but we were still unable to access some channels) and perhaps more annoyingly, the internet service was truly terrible (a weak signal, or no signal at all). Given that there was a desk area in our room, I assume the management expect guests to be able to work there, but frankly it would be impossible to depend on the wifi for Zoom calls or downloading of documents etc. Far more trivial (but still irritating in a hotel at this price point) was the lack of ordinary teabags and any form of milk or creamer. We phoned reception to ask for some and were brought just two teabags! And as other reviews have mentioned, the leisure facilities are very tired - steam room out of order, gardens and furniture around the pool unkempt etc. and you have to request the sauna to be turned on and wait half an hour if you want to use it. I have given four stars for our stay as the room was so far above average that to give it only three stars seems unfair - but there would be a lot to address before I would give it five. Regarding the restaurant, we had booked for dinner but were not asked about any allergies. When we sat down, we saw that every starter on the two set menus contained seafood of some kind... my allergy. The head waiter did not offer any substitutions and could only suggest that I eat a la carte - but then my husband wasn't allowed the set menu either, as it has to be taken by all members of a table. Therefore we both ate a la carte, and the food was lovely, but it ended up costing rather more for three courses than we had planned for!

We began our France adventure, spending two nights at the B&B Hotel Bayonne. This little hotel is located just off of A63, convenient for us, who were travelling north from Spain and also conveniently placed for a short exploration of the Basque region of Southwestern France. This is an economy hotel, so prices are very reasonable, but rest assured, it had all the comforts and amenities that we needed. The rooms were quite small, clean and more than adequate. The bed/bedding was comfortable. The bathroom did for us, what a bathroom was supposed to do. Wifi is included, flat screen tv offering cable and the rooms have air-conditioning. Parking, which is included, is right outside the rooms. There is a buffet breakfast available for ca. 9 euro. We didn't eat our breakfast there, so I cannot comment on what was available. The hotel does not appear to have staff on the whole time, so there is express check-in available. Handy enough! The hotel served us very well, and all we really wanted to do, was explore and enjoy the area. Bayonne is located in Basque country, just north of Spain, and in reality, is part of the Basque country of Northwestern Spain. Bayonne is a city with a history dating back to ancient times. So it has a lot to offer history buffs. We didn't have much time here, but we did manage to do a walking tour of the old town. There are fortifications here that are part of the Vauban network of forts that are found all over France. Also, there is a chance to add to your UNESCO World Heritage Site list. The Cathedrale- Sainte Marie of Bayonne is inscribed on the list as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostala in France. We should have spent more time here, but instead chose to spend the next day visiting the nearby city of Biarritz. And that was an okay decision. Biarritz is a well known seaside tourist destination, known for its luxury hotels, sea facing ******s and surfing culture. We didn't' really do much here, enjoyed a walk alongside the beaches, did some sightseeing, relaxed and stopped for a light supper at a take away sandwich shop called Sable Faims. This little kiosk at 12 Rue du Porte-Vieux, just up from the beach, is a great place for a burger. Great tasting and reasonably priced. They serve a variety of foods, including paninis, sandwiches , frites, crepes and churros. So, if you are not up for something more formal, give Sable Faim a go. Well, while I am recommending places to eat, we also stopped earlier on at place called Gizonak (sandwicherie and creperie),. This little kiosk, literally located in a wall, serves up a great crepe, that's our recommendation, anyway. This sets up a return visit to Basque country in southwestern France , and yes, we will probably stay at the B&B again. PS. For supper on our first day, we stopped at the Spar convenience store for some supper fixings and then went across the street to eat it at a little park called Jardin Leon Bonnat. You don't have to spend a lot to get a lot.